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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.40, 396.58 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.40, 396.58 and 181.78 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.40 : 396.58 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.40/396.58 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.40x = 396.58 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.40x = 72,090.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,090.31/264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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